Oatland Drive is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS7 1SF is located in the Little London & Woodhouse electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oatland Drive, Leeds, LS7 1SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS7 1SL, LS7 1SG, LS7 1SJ, LS7 1SD, LS7 1SH, LS7 2AD, LS7 1DA, LS7 1EU, LS7 2BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS7 1SF has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 50% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 47.4% | 50% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LS7 1SF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50.6% | 53.3% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.2% | 32.4% | 4.2% | 44.2% | -11.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.1% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 9.3% | -3.6% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.1% | 49.6% | -2.5% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 26.5% | 35.7% | 9.2% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 14% | 8.6% | -5.4% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.2% | 25.8% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 4.4% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 13.2% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 14.8% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 34.6% | 17.5% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 8.2% | 2.2% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 8.3% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 15.8% | 23.1% | 7.3% | 2.5% | 20.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.5% | 4.1% | -2.4% | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Other Black | 3.7% | 1.2% | -2.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 6.6% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 60.5% | 35.1% | -25.4% | 81.4% | -46.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 64.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 64.9% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -18.3% |
| European Union | 6% | 5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 12.6% | 14.9% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 12.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 11.6% | 9.3% | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6% | 3.3% | -2.7% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.6% | 65.4% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -17.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 20% | 16.3% | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 3.8% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 5.4% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.7% | 5.4% | -5.3% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.6% | 37.2% | -18.6% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 27.3% | 6.5% | 20.8% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oatland Drive was 198.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.5% higher than the Chapel Allerton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oatland Drive has the 28th highest crime rate of 166 local areas in Chapel Allerton and the 442nd highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 103.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Oatland Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-02-15 | £216,433 |
| 26 Oatland Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-11-23 | £237,305 |
| 18 Oatland Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2016-12-07 | £168,990 |
| 22 Oatland Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2015-08-28 | £154,985 |
| 26 Oatland Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2011-07-01 | £179,694 |
LS7 1SF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in LS7 1SF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunslet Nursery School Sussex Gardens , Off Low Road LS10 2LA | - not rated | 4,037 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little London Academy Meanwood Street , LS7 1SR | 2out of 4 | 194 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little London First School Meanwood Road , LS7 1SR | - not rated | 198 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little London Community Primary School Meanwood Street , LS7 1SR | - not rated | 198 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Rosary and St Anne's RC First School Carlton Hill , LS2 9PZ | - not rated | 574 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blenheim First School Lofthouse Place , LS2 9EX | - not rated | 652 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dominic's RC School Leopold Street , LS7 4AW | - not rated | 758 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Primrose High School Hill Street , LS9 7NL | - not rated | 851 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Leeds School Woodhouse Lane , LS2 8BP | - not rated | 980 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Agnes Stewart CofE School Cromwell Street , LS9 7SG | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Agnes Stewart Church of England High School Cromwell Street , LS9 7SG | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blenheim Middle School Crowther Place , LS6 2ST | - not rated | 963 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Middle School St Mary's Street , LS9 7DP | - not rated | 1,068 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Earl Cowper Middle School Cowper Street , LS7 4DR | - not rated | 1,152 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Middle School Stoney Rock Lane , LS9 7HD | - not rated | 1,474 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harehills Middle School Harehills Road , LS8 5HS | - not rated | 1,668 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds Thomas Danby Roundhay Road , LS7 3BG | - not rated | 509 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 556 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Technology Cookridge Street , LS2 8BL | - not rated | 828 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Mathematics School 105 Albion Street , LS1 5AS | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | 4out of 4 | 680 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 3,209 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | - not rated | 3,477 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Learning Academy Neville Road , LS15 0NN | 2out of 4 | 4,314 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside School Wintoun Street , LS7 1DD | - not rated | 304 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Northern School of Contemporary Dance 98 Chapeltown Road , LS7 4BH | - not rated | 816 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Oaks School Crowther Place , LS6 2ST | 4out of 4 | 935 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adel Beck Care of: Leeds City Council , Civic Hall LS1 1UR | - not rated | 957 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Arts University Blenheim Walk , LS2 9AQ | - not rated | 974 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovell Park Hub Community Cafe | Wintoun Street, Sheepscar | 208 yd | |
| Walla Dolla | 207 North Street, Sheepscar | 214 yd | |
| The Leeds African Community Trust | Little London Community Centre, Oatland Lane | 243 yd | |
| Cafe Number 9 | 9 Sheepscar Street South, Sheepscar | 362 yd | |
| Cafe Leep | Unit A1, Unity Business Centre | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Leeds Rifleman | 1 - 3 Carlton Parade, Sheepscar | 297 yd | |
| Ramgarhia Sports Centre | Chapeltown Road, Chapeltown | 330 yd | |
| Leeds West Indian Centre | 10 Laycock Place, Chapeltown | 629 yd | |
| Threes A Crowd | 76 - 78 North Street, Sheepscar | 682 yd | |
| Belul Bar And Cafe | 1 Pilot Street, Sheepscar | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeboy Pizza Co | Unit 2, Taverners Walk Estate | 322 yd | |
| Vegan Express And Gianni | Clarence House, 20 Roundhay Road | 372 yd | |
| Punjab Catering Leeds/Lucky Star/Chicos Fast Food/Nom Nom | Clarence House, 20A Roundhay Road | 372 yd | |
| Milky Treats | Unit 21, Unity Business Centre | 474 yd | |
| Punjab Catering Leeds/Lucky Star/Chicos Fast Food/Nom Nom | Ground Floor Rear, Clarence House | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sing Kee Foods | Ground Floor, 30 - 36 Cross Stamford Street | 571 yd | |
| Leeds Drinks And Snacks | Ready Steady Store, 66 - 68 Roseville Road | 636 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1 Mabgate Junction, Skinner Lane | 704 yd | |
| Morrisons (Merrion Centre) | Merrion Centre, Merrion Way | 785 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 19 - 23 Merrion Centre, Merrion Way | 785 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Leeds Meanwood) MEANWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 249 yd |
| Mandela Centre CHAPELTOWN ROAD | 612 yd | |
| Enfield- Leeds City College ENFIELD TERRACE | artificial grass pitch | 619 yd |
| Leeds Thomas Danby Community Sports Centre (Closed) Roundhay Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 620 yd |
| Blenheim Primary School LOFTHOUSE PLACE | grass pitches | 669 yd |
| Pure Gym (Leeds City Centre North) MERRION WAY | health and fitness suite | 685 yd |
| Pure Gym (Leeds Regent Street) MABGATE JUNCTION MABGATE JUNCTION SKINNER LANE | health and fitness suite | 685 yd |
| Peak Fitness Gym (Closed) Roseville House Roseville House Roseville Road | health and fitness suite | 743 yd |
| Norma Hutchinson Park SAVILE DRIVE | grass pitches | 772 yd |
| Primrose High School (Closed) Dolly Lane | artificial grass pitch | 852 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.